Principal Systems Engineer

Dell

Round Rock (TX)

On-site

USD 157,250 - 203,500

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Dell Technologies in Round Rock, TX is seeking a Principal Systems Development Engineer to design and implement complex system requirements spanning hardware and software. You will drive studies and analyses, and help shape next-generation architectures for enterprise products.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop architectural documentation, and implement scalable design methods across HW/SW layers. The role emphasizes strong communication and leadership in a hands-on setting.

Qualifications

  • 8 to 12 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree or 6+ years with a master’s degree.
  • Strong understanding of computer systems.
  • Broad knowledge of hardware and software interactions, and ability to apply this understanding to resolve issues.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.
  • Ability to influence others to achieve results.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver assigned system interfaces with designs that span extended teams.
  • Develop design and architectural documentation defining innovative features and technologies for next generation systems.
  • Design, develop and implement efficient and scalable design methods that span HW and SW layers of the system.
  • Prepare test and diagnostic programs, create prototypes, and debug new features on next generation products

Skills

Computer systems
HW/SW interactions
Leadership
Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree

Job description

Our customers’ system requirements are usually highly complex. Bringing together hardware and software systems design, Systems Development Engineering operates at the very cutting edge of technology to meet them. We design and develop electronic and electro-mechanical or systems-orientated products, conduct feasibility studies on engineering proposals and prepare installation, operation and maintenance specifications and instructions. We’re proud to deliver programs and products to the highest quality standards, on time and within budget.

Join us as a Principal Systems Development Engineer on our Engineering Development team in Round Rock TX to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact.

What you’ll achieve

As a Principal Systems Development Engineer, you will design, define and implement complex system requirements for customers and prepare studies and analyses of existing systems. Our team drives innovative new platform architectures and detailed designs that span both HW and SW while enabling scalable design methodologies for Dell's enterprise products.

You will:
  • Deliver assigned system interfaces with designs that span extended teams
  • Develop design and architectural documentation defining innovative features and technologies for next generation systems.
  • Design, develop and implement efficient and scalable design methods that span HW and SW layers of the system.
  • Prepare test and diagnostic programs, create prototypes, and debug new features on next generation products
Take the first step towards your dream career

Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:

Essential Requirements
  • 8 to 12 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree or 6+ years with a master’s degree
  • Strong understanding of computer systems
  • Broad knowledge of hardware and software interactions, and ability to apply this understanding to resolve issues
Desirable Requirements
  • Strong communication skills with an ability to lead a workgroup
  • A mixture of HW and SW experience
  • Capability to influence others to achieve results
Compensation

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this position is $157,250 - $203,500

Benefits and Perks of working at Dell Technologies

Your life. Your health. Supported by your benefits. You can explore the overall benefits experience that awaits you as a Dell Technologies team member — right now at MyWellatDell.com.

Application closing date: May 30, 2026

Dell is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Dell are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Dell will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Dell encourages applicants of all ages. Read the full Equal Employment Opportunity Policy here .

Job Info
  • Job Identification R287887
  • Job Category Systems Development Engineering
  • Posting Date 07/13/2026, 06:51 PM
  • Apply Before 09/30/2026, 03:00 AM
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Job Shift Day
  • Locations 401 Dell Way (RR1), Round Rock, TX, 78682, US
  • Total Compensation Range USD 157250 - USD 203500
  • Award winning financial wellness tools and resources
  • Generous leave of absence for new parents and caregivers
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